Dynamic vacuum seal system isolation ring for physical vapor deposition sputter applications
The ornamental design which is claimed is shown in solid lines in the drawings. Any broken lines in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a dynamic vacuum seal system isolation ring for physical vapor deposition sputter applications, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 7, 2023
Date of Patent: Jan 20, 2026
Assignee: Tosoh SMD, Inc. (Grove City, OH)
Inventors: Joseph Buckfeller (Powell, OH), Rick Eller (Orient, OH), John Rizer (Grove City, OH), Lora Thrun (Grove City, OH), Gary Offord (Reynoldsburg, OH)
Primary Examiner: Natasha Vujcic
Assistant Examiner: Assam Y. Fittahy
Application Number: 29/896,853